Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX7V

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out very close to the HX7V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the HX7V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and HX7V is 84 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and HX7V.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX7V will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.